Pronghorns in Colorado in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see pronghorns in Colorado. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 468 of the 2,744 sightings logged across the year (17.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for pronghorns in Colorado
17.1%
of yearly sightings
468
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
2,744
verified records a year
April 14.4%, May 17.1%, June 21.2%. Busiest month is June at 21.2%.
2,744 verified observations of pronghorns in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
June
581 records (21.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 1.8% |
| February | 71 | 2.6% |
| March | 144 | 5.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 394 | 14.4% |
| Maypeak | 468 | 17.1% |
| Junepeak | 581 | 21.2% |
| July | 311 | 11.3% |
| August | 224 | 8.2% |
| September | 220 | 8% |
| October | 156 | 5.7% |
| November | 83 | 3% |
| December | 42 | 1.5% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 2,744 |
In Colorado, May carries 17.1% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 8.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (14.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (21.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The pronghorns most often recorded in Colorado are Pronghorn. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which pronghorns you are most likely to see
- Pronghorn2,744 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Colorado in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 468 of the 2,744 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 17.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see pronghorns in Colorado?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and April.
What month is best for pronghorns in Colorado?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 2,744 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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